Matt Rempe to make Rangers’ opening night roster after hard-fought preseason

That became clear Sunday when the Rangers placed Taylor Raddysh on waivers , clearing the way for Rempe (who isn't waiver-exempt) and Jaroslav Chmelar (who is) to make the initial 23-man group that'll break training camp and head to Boston for Tuesday's opener.

Rempe, who was limited to just 26 games last season after undergoing a pair of procedures on his left thumb, knew he entered training camp with a lot to prove to the coaching staff. And he seemingly did just that, carving out a space with the Blueshirts to start the year.

New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) is separated from New Jersey Devils defenseman Topias Vilen (38) during the first period of a game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect